Court adjourns Anthony Joshua driver's trial until February 25

The trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver of boxer Anthony Joshua, has been adjourned by the Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State over a fatal accident. The case was postponed until February 25. The accident resulted in the death of a Nigerian-born individual.

On January 20, 2026, the Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver employed by boxer Anthony Joshua, until February 25. Kayode faces charges related to a fatal accident that killed a Nigerian-born individual. Reports from ThisDayLive confirm the adjournment of the driver's case. Daily Trust details the proceedings at the Sagamu court. No further specifics on the incident or proceedings are available from these sources, but the case highlights legal scrutiny on the staff of a prominent Nigerian athlete.

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